Roger Ailes Wins The Battle With Rupert Murdoch Over Donald Trump

It looks like Rupert Murdoch has just thrown in the towel in his fight with Roger Ailes over Fox News love for Donald Trump.

Rupert Murdoch has made no secret of his dislike for Donald Trump. Last month, he tweeted, “When is Donald Trump going to stop embarrassing his friends, let alone the whole country?"

This, as Murdoch’s underline, Roger Ailes, promoted Trump on Fox News and reportedly claimed “not to care” about his boss’ view.

But now Murdoch seems to be making nice to Trump. CNN reports that last week, Murdoch and Trump engaged in a “cordial and forward-looking” phone conversation that “one person” described as “a peace making effort. “ CNN also noted that Murdoch seems to have backed off his Twitter attacks on Trump as well.

On Sunday, Murdoch tweeted, “Fox Thursday debate vital for all candidates. If Trump gets thru unscathed it will be big win. Time for all to understand his support.”

In other words, Murdoch has caved to Ailes.

(H/T Talking Points Memo)

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commented 2015-08-05 16:32:07 -0400 · Flag

Bob Roberts, I was about to say the same thing.

It’ll be interesting to see how Fox handles Trump if he does become a third party candidate.

commented 2015-08-05 13:23:46 -0400 · Flag

Right on everyone. This has nothing to do with politics, it all has to do with ratings and money. Murdoch isn’t stupid. He knew what Palin was. But he also knew that she brought in ratings and ad dollars from her Faux loyal fans. The same with Trump. He has the same fans/base. If Rubio or Bush brought in the same viewers, he would side with them. But since those Palin people are now with Trump, it will be Trump 24/7 for the ratings.

commented 2015-08-05 13:13:41 -0400 · Flag

@ Jan Hall And the HUGE NUMBER of BIGOTED AND BRAINWASHED WORKING CLASS SUCKERS who are following Trump like sheep!

commented 2015-08-05 11:19:59 -0400 · Flag

Murdoch didn’t cave to Aisles – he caved to money. Trump = controversy = hits = ratings = money. Follow the money people, that’s what FOX is really all about. Being conservative assholes is just a means to en end.

commented 2015-08-05 09:22:45 -0400 · Flag

It just proves that carnival barker T-Rump knows how to suck up to Wrinkled Rupert.

commented 2015-08-05 09:18:43 -0400 · Flag

Showman-Entertainer Roger Ailes knows the biggest ratings spike will come from the constant promoting of Donald T. Rump.

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Murdoch caves on Trump.